Carved and Painted Peacock Figure

Description:

Carved and Painted Peacock Figure, attributed to John Reber, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania (1857-1938),polychrome-painted and gessoed softwood figure, (imperfections),ht. 6 3/8, lg. 13 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Losses to three of eight toes, crest, repairs to tail, beak, and neck, small paint losses to wings, back, breast, top of head, and tail edges 1 1/2 in. gesso/paint loss on under side of tail.

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